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Local News Matters

Local News Matters highlights the interesting and innovative work of local newsrooms – as well as the crucial questions they face – as they endeavor to evolve their organizations to produce more meaningful journalism, to better serve their communities and to enhance their organization’s financial sustainability for long-term results. Hosted by Tim Regan-Porter, CEO of the Colorado Press Association, Local News Matters features guests from newsrooms and support organizations across the U.S. in extended conversations covering a wide range of topics. Tim talks to reporters, editors, publishers, sales leaders, philanthropists and more – anyone doing new or exemplary work or proffering thought-provoking insights is fair game. Whether you’re a newsroom leader, a sales executive or just a citizen who cares deeply about informed communities, you’ll find something here worth your time. Visit https://localnewsmatterspodcast.com/ for show notes, transcripts, mailing list and more.

  1. Inside O'Rourke Media Group’s community-first approach with Jim O’Rourke

    3日前

    Inside O'Rourke Media Group’s community-first approach with Jim O’Rourke

    Jim O'Rourke, CEO and founder of O'Rourke Media Group, shares his journey in local media, from delivering newspapers as a kid to founding a rapidly growing digital-first publishing chain. O'Rourke discusses his approach to acquiring and revitalizing local newspapers, investing in local talent and growing the digital business. He outlines the strategic choices that have guided O'Rourke Media’s success, including his firm stance against paywalls and his commitment to community-focused journalism and sales. In the face of industry pressures, O'Rourke explains why he values small and midsize markets and how he's developed O'Rourke Media Group’s sustainable model by prioritizing advertiser relationships, high-quality local reporting, and new digital revenue streams. He discusses his philosophy on embracing sponsored content as a core revenue source while carefully navigating editorial integrity—a delicate balance that he believes is essential for the future of local news. O'Rourke also explores his renewed investment in print, noting the value print editions hold for both advertisers and local audiences. Reflecting on key lessons learned, he details his experiences working under Berkshire Hathaway, why he finds potential in digital agency services, and his vision for the future, including expanding into more communities and a possible employee ownership model. Episode chapters: (00:02:59) - Overview of O’Rourke Media Group (00:04:51) - Jim’s journey from paper delivery to media leadership (00:10:32) - Founding O'Rourke Media Group after private equity fell through (00:17:59) - Why local news is still a great investment (00:21:46) - Balancing sales and editorial resources, local and centralized support (00:29:49) - The importance of maintaining brand trust and relationships (00:37:21) - Expanding digital while avoiding paywalls (00:42:22) - Sponsored content and adapting digital revenue streams (00:49:12) - Relaunching print in Milton, Vermont (00:52:59) - The challenges of printing presses (01:00:30) - Lessons from working at Berkshire Hathaway’s World Book (01:03:18) - Rapid-fire questions (01:22:14) - Media and local recommendations   Links: Show notes Jim O’Rourke: LinkedIn O’Rourke Media Group Mentioned St. Albans Messenger Joe Mathes Chaffee County Times Herald Democrat Pagosa Springs Sun Aurora Sentinel Las Vegas Optic Milton Independent Founders podcast #368 Rockefeller's Autobiography Founders podcast #367 Inside the Contrarian Mind of Sam Zell Shark Tank Local recommendations Hiking in Arizona Golf in Arizona Media recommendations Good Morning America ABC World News Tonight with David Muir on TikTok New York Times LinkedIn Founders podcast Local News Matters podcast E&P Reports vodcast Local Marketing Trends podcast with Gordon Borrell Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Pirate Audio Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter   For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com. Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci (Reviving Local News), Nic Dawes (THE CITY), Allison Taylor Levine (Local News Initiative Delaware), Crystal Good (Black by God),  Lisa Snowden (Baltimore Beat), Karen Rundlet (INN), Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun),  Frank Mungeam (Local Me

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  2. Evolving the business model for community news with Reviving Rural News’ Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci

    10月31日

    Evolving the business model for community news with Reviving Rural News’ Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci

    Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci, authors of Reviving Rural News: Finding a Sustainable Future for Community Journalism, explore the unique challenges facing rural newspapers in the wake of the local news industry's financial crisis. They discuss their yearlong experiment with a Kansas newspaper, offering insights into how small community-based outlets can diversify revenue streams and reconnect with their readers. The conversation highlights the disconnect between traditional business models and the needs of both rural publishers and their audiences. The guests also touch on the psychological and organizational barriers that hinder innovation in local newsrooms. From reluctance to explore new revenue sources like philanthropy to the ongoing devaluation of journalism, they offer candid perspectives on why rural news must evolve to survive. Key takeaways include lessons on pricing, the power of e-newsletters and the role of newspapers as vital community institutions. With practical examples from their case study in Kansas, the discussion reveals how local publishers can take small but significant steps to adapt their business models and better serve their communities. Episode chapters: (00:03:13) - Origins of the Reviving Rural News project and the COVID-era struggles of rural newspapers (00:07:03) - The uniqueness of rural journalism and the resilience of community newspapers (00:12:03) - The challenges of journalism research, especially around business models (00:18:23) - Take my money, please: Reluctance to change (00:20:50) - How we got here: History of the penny press model (00:24:39) - Disconnects between the business models readers want and what publishers offer (00:28:34) - Why newspapers are reluctant to change (00:34:55) - Revenue models and returning newspapers to their role as community institution (00:42:07) - Raising prices as an imperative for many community newspapers (00:51:09) - The importance of both print and e-newsletters in rural communities (00:58:22) - Steps for small publishers: Where to begin with change Links: Show notes and transcript Teri Finneman: Twitter/X,  Patrick Ferrucci: Twitter/X, Nick Matthews: LinkedIn, Twitter/X  Reviving Rural News William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at University of Kansas College of Media, Communication and Information at University of Colorado Boulder Missouri School of Journalism Mentioned Eudora Times CODA Ventures Southern Newspaper Publishers Association (SNPA) Foundation Kansas Press Association Kansas Publishing Ventures Bismarck Tribune Mather Economics Stratechery Paste Spin Creem  Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Pirate Audio Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter   For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com. Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Nic Dawes (THE CITY), Allison Taylor Levine (Local News Initiative Delaware), Crystal Good (Black by God),  Lisa Snowden (Baltimore Beat), Karen Rundlet (INN), Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun),  Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local News), Mike Rispoli and Richard Young (via When the People Decide), Sarabeth Berman (American Journalism

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  3. The fight for local news in the world’s media capital with THE CITY’s Nic Dawes

    10月23日

    The fight for local news in the world’s media capital with THE CITY’s Nic Dawes

    Nic Dawes, executive director of THE CITY, discusses the vital role nonprofit journalism plays in New York’s shrinking local news ecosystem. He explains how his organization fills coverage gaps left by retrenching legacy media, focusing on investigative reporting and service journalism to meet the needs of New Yorkers across all boroughs. Dawes also delves into THE CITY’s unique strategies for community engagement, including open newsrooms and dynamic beat assignments, allowing them to stay responsive to the city's most pressing issues. He highlights how their mission-driven approach prioritizes impact over viral traffic, balancing coverage for both affluent media-savvy readers and underserved communities. On the business side, Dawes shares insights on nonprofit journalism’s financial sustainability, from leveraging philanthropy and membership to navigating New York’s competitive fundraising environment. He reflects on his transition from large global organizations to a leaner, more focused newsroom, where the immediacy of local impact offers both challenges and rewards.   Episode chapters: (00:02:19) - Why THE CITY is needed in New York's media-rich environment (00:06:59) - THE CITY's structure and coverage areas (00:10:10) - Maintaining local focus and resisting viral traffic for its own sake (00:13:29) - Serving two distinct audiences in New York City (00:17:34) - Using open newsrooms to engage with the community (00:20:36) - Financial sustainability at THE CITY (00:29:51) - Transitioning from large media organizations to smaller teams (00:35:46) - Challenges of maintaining a diverse newsroom (00:37:12) - Rapid-fire questions (00:50:52) - Media and local recommendations   Links: Show notes with transcript Nic Dawes: Linkedln, Twitter, Threads THECITY.NYC Mentioned Human Rights Watch Hindustan Times The Mail & Guardian Gwynne Hogan Rosalind Adams Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY NYC Mayor’s Office of Community and Ethnic Media Press Forward American Journalism Project Local recommendations NYC beaches, especially Jacob Riis Beach New York Food Court Staten Island Ferry Museum of the City of New York KGB Bar New Asha Dhamaka Media recommendations Odd Lots podcast Chartbook Prophet Song by Paul Lynch Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Pirate Audio Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter   For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com.   Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Allison Taylor Levine (Local News Initiative Delaware), Crystal Good (Black by God),  Lisa Snowden (Baltimore Beat), Karen Rundlet (INN), Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun),  Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local News), Mike Rispoli and Richard Young (via When the People Decide), Sarabeth Berman (American Journalism Project), Rabbi Hillel Goldberg and Shana Goldberg (Intermountain Jewish News),  Lyndsay C. Green (via The Journalism Salute), Rashad Mahmood and Mark Glaser (New Mexico Local News Fund), Christian Vanek and Barbara Hardt (The Mountain-Ear), Dan Grech (BizHack), Zack Richner (Easy Tax Credits), Tracie Powell (Pivot Fund), Dan Oshinsky (Inbox Collective), L

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  4. Strengthening democracy through local journalism and collaboration with Allison Taylor Levine of Delaware’s Local Journalism Initiative

    10月16日

    Strengthening democracy through local journalism and collaboration with Allison Taylor Levine of Delaware’s Local Journalism Initiative

    Allison Taylor Levine, founder and CEO of the Local Journalism Initiative, shares her insights into building a nonprofit collaborative newsroom and the importance of local news to democracy. She discusses the challenges of launching the initiative in Delaware, from creating internship programs to fostering collaboration among local newsrooms. Levine highlights how Spotlight Delaware, LJI’s flagship project, focuses on policy coverage and public engagement to fill critical gaps in the local news ecosystem. Levine also explores the role of community foundations in supporting journalism, explaining how these institutions can serve as partners, not just funders. She offers practical advice for newsrooms looking to collaborate with community foundations, outlining the importance of understanding their unique funding models and leveraging their strengths as conveners. In addition to discussing the financial sustainability of nonprofit journalism, Levine dives into innovative revenue models like mission-aligned sponsored content. With her background in journalism, marketing, and philanthropy, she explains how storytelling and community engagement are central to the success of local news organizations.   Episode chapters: (00:02:13) - Starting the Local Journalism Initiative (00:04:30) - The role of community foundations (00:09:33) - Convening and partnering with community foundations (00:11:56) - The need for a new journalism initiative in Delaware (00:18:38) - Engaging funders and explaining the importance of local news (00:24:51) - Rehabilitating local news perceptions and reality (00:31:17) - LJI structure and journalism as a dialogue (00:34:43) - Collaborative journalism to strengthen newsrooms throughout the state (00:41:19) - Building financial sustainability for LJI and sponsored content’s surprising role (00:46:38) - Speaking the languages of journalist, funder and community (00:50:19) - Rapid-fire questions (00:58:02) - Media and local recommendations   Show notes Links: Allison Taylor Levine: Linkedln, Instagram Local Journalism Initiative Spotlight Delaware Mentioned Delaware Community Foundation Solutions Journalism Network Stuart Comstock-Gay UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media American Journalism Project Longwood Foundation Texas Tribune Jake Owens Institute for Nonprofit News Local recommendations Delaware beaches Longwood Gardens Lums Pond State Park Star of India Media recommendations Jessica Yellin’s News Not Noise The Second Mountain by David Brooks  What is the What by Dave Eggers  Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Pirate Audio Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter   For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com.   Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Crystal Good (Black by God),  Lisa Snowden (Baltimore Beat), Karen Rundlet (INN), Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun),  Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local News), Mike Rispoli and Richard Young (via When the People Decide), Sarabeth Berman (American Journalism Project), Rabbi Hillel Goldberg and Shana Goldberg (Intermountain Jewish News),  Lyndsay C. Green (via The Journalism Salute), Rashad Ma

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  5. Rethinking local news for BIPOC communities in rural America with Black by God’s Crystal Good

    10月9日

    Rethinking local news for BIPOC communities in rural America with Black by God’s Crystal Good

    Crystal Good, founder and publisher of Black by God | The West Virginian, discusses her journey from poet and advocate to media entrepreneur, building a publication that centers on Black voices and stories in Central Appalachia. She shares her approach to rural journalism, blending reported news, features, and community writing to serve a population often overlooked by traditional media. Crystal also delves into the challenges and opportunities of creating a sustainable revenue model for a local news outlet. As she talks through her vision, Crystal emphasizes the importance of preserving authentic voices, building trust with readers, and fostering community participation. Her unique “folk reporters” program empowers citizen journalists to cover civic issues and public meetings. Crystal also shares her plans to leverage technology to amplify Black stories in the region and highlights the need for Black joy in media coverage. The conversation covers the broader landscape of rural BIPOC communities, West Virginia’s interaction with national politics, and how a background in poetry influences Crystal’s storytelling approach. With a mission to build community, inspire action, and reflect the diverse reality of Appalachia, Crystal is redefining what local news can be.   Episode chapters: (00:03:06) - The origin story of Black by God   (00:07:18) - The need for Black-centered news in West Virginia   (00:11:10) - Black by God’s audience as rings of influence (00:13:32) - Innovation and technology in rural journalism   (00:17:07) - Transparency, advocacy and voice in journalism   (00:24:08) - Citizen journalism and the Folk Reporters program   (00:28:42) - Preserving voice and authenticity in storytelling   (00:32:05) - Managing a one-woman publication and finding support   (00:35:24) - Reflecting Black joy and the unique needs and challenges of rural BIPOC communities   (00:40:01) - Influence of Crystal’s poetry background on her journalism (00:42:02) - West Virginia perspectives on national politics (00:45:01) - Rapid-fire questions   (00:51:08) - Media and local recommendations   Links: Crystal Good: Linkedln, Twitter/X Black by God | The West Virginian https://blackbygod.org/ Mentioned West Virginia University The Beacon Digest Carter G. Woodson Booker T. Washington Steve Harvey Bill Withers Katherine Johnson Hidden Figures Press Forward Tiny News Collective Indiegraf Squared Away The Kerner Commission Report Local recommendations New River Gorge Charleston, West Virginia Drive through Northern West Virginia and Harpers Ferry Drive through Southern West Virginia Restaurants of James Beard award-winning chef Paul Smith Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal Wilkinson Media recommendations Media 2070 Report Black Iowa News Andi Marie Tillman Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Pirate Audio Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter   For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com.   Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Lisa Snowden (Baltimore Beat), Karen Rundlet (INN), Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun),  Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local N

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  6. Fostering civic participation and community resilience through journalism with Baltimore Beat’s Lisa Snowden

    10月3日

    Fostering civic participation and community resilience through journalism with Baltimore Beat’s Lisa Snowden

    Lisa Snowden, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Baltimore Beat, shares her journey from being a reporter to running a Black-led newsroom dedicated to covering Baltimore’s diverse communities. She discusses the challenges and opportunities of sustaining a nonprofit news outlet, supported by a seven-figure donation that helped stabilize the Beat after its initial struggles as a for-profit venture. Lisa emphasizes the importance of intentional, community-centered journalism that aims to elevate underrepresented voices and provide a nuanced perspective on Baltimore’s complex social issues.   She also delves into the dynamics of diversity within newsrooms, the need to foster an inclusive environment, and the unique challenges Black-led media face in navigating networks of power. Lisa highlights the Baltimore Beat’s approach to journalism as a means of empowering residents through trustworthy storytelling and tangible community engagement, such as the Beat Box initiative distributing both newspapers and essential goods.   With reflections on the current state of local news, Lisa offers insights into maintaining sustainable and impactful reporting amidst an ever-changing media landscape, particularly for underserved audiences.   Episode chapters: (00:02:40) - Origins of Baltimore Beat and Lisa’s journalism journey (00:09:42) - Financial planning after a seven-figure donation (00:12:35) - Baltimore’s diverse communities and the need for another news source (00:17:41) - Sustainably reaching underserved audiences and the role of print (00:23:29) - Diversity challenges in newsrooms and fostering inclusion (00:34:22) - Black publishers and navigating networks of power (00:40:31) - Transitioning to leadership and lessons in entrepreneurship (00:50:37) - Rapid-fire questions (01:02:32) - Media and local recommendations   Links: Lisa Snowden: Linkedln,Twitter/X Baltimore Beat Mentioned Towson University Baltimore Sun LION Publishers The Real News Network Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore AFRO American Newspapers Baltimore Times Episode with Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita of URL Media Local recommendations Nick's Fish House Koco’s Pub Think beyond the inner harbor Media recommendations News For All the People by Juan Gonázlez and Joseph Torres Capital B Outlier Media  MLK 50 The TRiiBe Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Pirate Audio Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter   For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com.   Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Karen Rundlet (INN), Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun),  Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local News), Mike Rispoli and Richard Young (via When the People Decide), Sarabeth Berman (American Journalism Project), Rabbi Hillel Goldberg and Shana Goldberg (Intermountain Jewish News),  Lyndsay C. Green (via The Journalism Salute), Rashad Mahmood and Mark Glaser (New Mexico Local News Fund), Christian Vanek and Barbara Hardt (The Mountain-Ear), Dan Grech (BizHack), Zack Richner (Easy Tax Credits), Tracie Powell (Pivot Fund), Dan Oshinsky (Inbox Collective), Linda Shapley (via What Works), Yehong Zhu and Jake Seaton (Zette, Colu

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  7. It’s going to take a multifaceted approach to save informed communities with INN’s Karen Rundlet

    9月19日

    It’s going to take a multifaceted approach to save informed communities with INN’s Karen Rundlet

    Karen Rundlet, CEO and executive director of the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN), discusses the increasing importance of philanthropy in sustaining local journalism. She shares insights from her time at Knight Foundation, where she helped launch initiatives like NewsMatch and Press Forward, and explores how nonprofit newsrooms can diversify revenue streams to build sustainable operations. Rundlet emphasizes that supporting an informed public, not just journalism, is critical in today’s landscape.   She also highlights the role of local news in fostering community connection, touching on how INN members are covering vital issues like municipal government, education and culture. Rundlet discusses the importance of engaging local funders and ensuring that newsrooms help solve community problems by being transparent, impactful and connected.   Rundlet reflects on the future of local news, from addressing news avoidance to ensuring transparency in funding. She explores how organizations can focus on accountability, co-design content with their communities and maintain mental health and sustainability for both leaders and journalists.   Episode chapters: (00:02:21) - Reflections on Knight Foundation, NewsMatch and fundraising in local news (00:11:30) - Engaging local funders and the role of local news in community building (00:16:51) - It’s not “save journalism.” Save an informed public. (00:25:31) - The role of support organizations in strengthening news ecosystems (00:30:14) - Operating support, transparency and other issues in funding (00:36:17) - Addressing news avoidance and making news useful (00:38:57) - Rapid-fire questions (00:50:33) - Media and local recommendations Listen to the episode here: Links: Karen Rundlet: Linkedln,Twitter/X Institute for Nonprofit News Mentioned Knight Foundation  NewsMatch Press Forward Miami Herald WNBC WLRN  ProPublica PBS NewsHour Hechinger Report Ben Thompson Earn Your Press Pass New Mexico In Depth Local recommendations Pérez Art Museum Miami B & M Market Cuban coffee Media recommendations If I Survive You by Jonathan Ostroffery  Ten Percent Happier podcast by Dan Harris The Daily Political Miami Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Pirate Audio Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter   For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com.   Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun),  Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local News), Mike Rispoli and Richard Young (via When the People Decide), Sarabeth Berman (American Journalism Project), Rabbi Hillel Goldberg and Shana Goldberg (Intermountain Jewish News),  Lyndsay C. Green (via The Journalism Salute), Rashad Mahmood and Mark Glaser (New Mexico Local News Fund), Christian Vanek and Barbara Hardt (The Mountain-Ear), Dan Grech (BizHack), Zack Richner (Easy Tax Credits), Tracie Powell (Pivot Fund), Dan Oshinsky (Inbox Collective), Linda Shapley (via What Works), Yehong Zhu and Jake Seaton (Zette, Column), Charity Huff (January Spring), Joaquin Alvarado and Dave Perry (Aurora Sentinel), Steve Waldman (Rebuild Local News), Maritza Félix (Cone

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  8. The path to sustainability through innovation, collaboration and infrastructure with Knight Foundation’s Jim Brady

    9月12日

    The path to sustainability through innovation, collaboration and infrastructure with Knight Foundation’s Jim Brady

    Jim Brady, vice president of journalism at Knight Foundation, shares his insights into the current state of local journalism and the quest for sustainability. He discusses Press Forward, a $500 million-plus national initiative aimed at supporting local news. Drawing on his extensive experience in digital media, Jim reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing local news outlets today, with an optimistic view of how new technologies and business models can help them thrive.   He also emphasizes the role of philanthropy in creating a stronger, more resilient local news ecosystem. From increasing audience engagement to reducing operational costs, Jim explores how local journalism can adapt to the evolving media landscape. He also touches on the importance of rebuilding trust with audiences and the need to reconnect local news with community needs.   Throughout the conversation, Jim highlights how local news plays a vital role in a functioning democracy, advocating for a collective effort to ensure its future. Whether through innovative startups or legacy media adapting to new realities, the future of local journalism hinges on collaboration and creativity.   Episode chapters: (00:02:23) - The state of local news: Challenges and progress (00:09:33) - Building infrastructure for local news sustainability (00:15:31) - The “huddling for warmth” phase of journalism (00:25:53) - Press Forward’s national effort to save local news (00:31:10) - Public awareness of the local news crisis (00:34:10) - Adapting to the new reality (00:37:16) - Hopes for a transformed news ecosystem (00:48:03) - Trust, bubbles, and journalism’s future (00:58:07) - Rapid-fire questions (01:05:47) - Media and local recommendations   Links: Jim Brady: Linkedln,Twitter/X Knight Foundation Mentioned Press Forward The Washington Post AOL ESPN  Seattle Times News Revenue Hub Billy Penn Newspack WordPress Indie Graf Tiny News Collective Jennifer Preston American Journalism Project Report for America Institute for Nonprofit News LION Publishers Kansas City Defender Big Bets by Raj Shah Gates Foundation USAID Rockefeller Foundation KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Documenters Salt Lake Tribune The Daily Memphian The Baltimore Banner LMA (Local Media Association) Bloom Lab Local recommendations El Carajo Joe’s Stone Crab Coconut Grove Coral Gables Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Miami Beach Wynwood Media recommendations 12 Angry Men (1957) Parting the Waters by Taylor Branch Moving Pictures by Rush The Silence of the Lambs (book) by Thomas Harris Annie (musical) Annie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Pirate Audio Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter   For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com.   Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shaprio (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun),  Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local News), Mike Rispoli and Richard Young (via When the People Decide), Sarabeth Berman (American Journalism Project), Rabbi Hillel Goldberg and Shana Goldberg (Intermountain Jewish News),  Lyndsay C.

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Local News Matters highlights the interesting and innovative work of local newsrooms – as well as the crucial questions they face – as they endeavor to evolve their organizations to produce more meaningful journalism, to better serve their communities and to enhance their organization’s financial sustainability for long-term results. Hosted by Tim Regan-Porter, CEO of the Colorado Press Association, Local News Matters features guests from newsrooms and support organizations across the U.S. in extended conversations covering a wide range of topics. Tim talks to reporters, editors, publishers, sales leaders, philanthropists and more – anyone doing new or exemplary work or proffering thought-provoking insights is fair game. Whether you’re a newsroom leader, a sales executive or just a citizen who cares deeply about informed communities, you’ll find something here worth your time. Visit https://localnewsmatterspodcast.com/ for show notes, transcripts, mailing list and more.

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